The states making extra off of high gas prices
Summary
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, citing persistent inflation and labor market uncertainty, while dissenters urged more aggressive action. Meanwhile, oil price spikes are boosting revenues for producing states, and adults are increasingly spending on collectibles like Labubu toys for stress relief. The episode also examines the risks of an AI investment bubble, the impact of new tariffs on small businesses, and the viral rise of country line dancing as a social trend.
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